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Should You Share a Room on a Business Trip?

Harvard Business Review

Years ago, when I worked at Holt, Rhinehart & Winston Educational and Professional Publishing , my female superior and I attended a national teacher''s conference in San Antonio, and were forced to share a hotel room because of a late booking. What could have been a profoundly awkward experience — my boss! in her pajamas !

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Case Study: Time for a Unified Campaign?

Harvard Business Review

A few electrical issues in the spa and conference center, but nothing to worry about.". But I can't offer a price promotion within my current budget. You're responsible for your own P&L, just like all the other hotel managers, and that includes promotional spending of any kind. Now let's see the conference center.